Joe Approached a Provincial Government Clerk and Applied to Renew

question 53

Multiple Choice

Joe approached a provincial government clerk and applied to renew his licence to operate a heavy multi-axle truck on the highways.His application was refused.Which one of the following would not be a ground upon which the decision of that clerk could be challenged?

• A) The clerk, who was the only one to have reviewed the evidence, left the decision up to his secretary to make.
• B) The clerk acted beyond the powers given him in the statute and regulations by considering matters not authorized in those enactments.
• C) The clerk owned his own large truck that operated in competition with Joe in the same small community.
• D) The clerk exercised a discretionary power given to him under the legislation.
• E) The clerk decided that not enough women were doing this kind of job, and since Joe was a man, the licence was not renewed to correct the imbalance.

Understand gender differences in children's responses to divorce.

Realize the importance of social support and intervention programs in mitigating the effects of divorce on children.

Grasp the significance of child custody arrangements post-divorce.

Acknowledge the role of maternal employment on child development and behavior.

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Definitions:

Preemptive Right

The right of existing shareholders to purchase additional shares in a company before the company offers them to the public, to maintain their proportionate ownership in the company.

After-Tax Yield

The profitability of an investment after all taxes have been deducted, providing a true picture of the investment's return.

Required Return

The minimum rate of return that an investor expects to receive from an investment, accounting for risk preferences and inflation expectations.

Realized Return

The actual gain or loss generated on an investment, taking into account both dividends and appreciation.